Rot — synonyms, definition

1. rot (Noun)

applesauce biodegradation bullshit buncombe bunk bunkum cack codswallop corruption crap decomposition falderal flapdoodle folderol foolishness guff hogwash jive junk mould • • •

rot (Noun) — A state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odour.

rot (Noun) — (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action.

rot (Noun) — (informal) statements or beliefs that are untrue or make no sense.

decay drivel garbage Irish bull bull bullshit corruption crap dogshit horseshit putrescence putridness rottenness shit

2. rot (Verb)

adulterate blight break up canker contaminate corrode corrupt crumble debase decay decompose defile degenerate deprave deteriorate disintegrate mildew molder mould moulder • • •

rot (Verb) — Break down. ex. "The bodies rotted in the heat"

rot (Verb) — Become physically weaker. ex. "Political prisoners are rotting away in many prisons all over the world"

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